THE EDITOR, Sir,I AM so very proud of our Government for not allowing outsiders to push their political agendas down our throats under the guise of human rights violation. How dare they try to get us to repeal our anti-buggery law by hitching it unto the AIDS/HIV bandwagon! Shameful! Just because homosexual proponents in the United States and England appear to wield swords of power in those countries is no basis on which to assume Jamaicans would just lie flat and take it anywhere.
In the midst of the ongoing lobby for gay rights I wonder if I am the only one who is pinching myself in light of the blatant and in-your-face demands being made worldwide by these groups. I think it is past time we send a message of our own and I am elated our leaders have done so.
I have two simple questions for these groups. What is good, wholesome, or admirable about the homosexual orientation? Why should I accept your views when you clearly scorn mine? As heterosexuals, we don't have to embrace this lifestyle or teach it to our children as normal. Furthermore, because gays and lesbians choose to 'come out' with a bang doesn't give them any right to threaten or bully the rest of us.
As I write, there are aggressive efforts being made by these watchdog groups to sensitise people, particularly through giant media networks, that homosexuality is normal and to be desired. Those who have Cable TV can run the gamut from Queer as Folk, Will & Grace to The Wire. They are even targeting our children, has anyone seen A Bug's Life, et al?
It is noteworthy that the only reason homosexuals can make such demands and have any success is that they unify their efforts and speak as one voice. I implore all Jamaicans who support the call not to repeal our laws to take a stand. Stand behind the Jamaican Government as one voice and send a clear and resounding "no!" to this and any other group, local or foreign, which might have similar ideas up their sleeves.
I am, etc.,
MARCIA A. WHYTE
Kingston
